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Shakira Is Expecting Her First Child

Melissa Willets

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Melissa Willets is a mom of three girls, one of whom is a newborn. She writes about pregnancy, parenting, home, health, and beauty. She loves running and drinking red wine - but never simultaneously.

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It seems this pop star's baby bump doesn't lie. Indeed, Shakira has confirmed that she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Gerard Pique.

The Latina star posted this statement on her website: "As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives and postpone all the promotional activities planned over the next few days."

The 35-year-old singer went on to explain that because of her pregnancy she will not be taking part in an upcoming music festival. Perhaps the soon-to-be mom is resting up for her gig on The Voice, which People magazine confirmed she will guest judge next season.

Shakira is the latest celebrity to get in on the huge baby boom taking place in Hollywood. It seems every week there is big news coming out of the Tinseltown maternity ward. In the past six weeks alone Kristin Cavallari, Snooki, Giuliana Rancic, Tori Spelling, Vanessa Minnillo, and Melissa Joan Hart welcomed new babies. For those of you on celebrity baby bump watch, the next stars due to give birth are Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

The "Whenever, Wherever" singer will soon join the ranks of stars who seem more relatable once they become moms. I never thought I had anything in common with someone like Beyoncé until she gave birth to Blue Ivy. Now, we both change diapers and love our babies endlessly. Similarly, Gwen Stefani and I probably share little more than an insanely flat abdominal region...okay, maybe not. But we are both moms and therefore have a connection.

Do you feel more connected to celebrities once they become mothers or do they still seem to exist in a completely different world? Tell us below in the comments section!